S02E23 | Own Place, Own Pace: Side Hustles and the real cost of patrolling Australia’s Northern waters with Navy Boatswain, Stephen Kepper

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Veteran Business Community Podcast

Peter Liston, Co-Founder - VBC

67 episodes

2 days ago

There are many lessons business can learn from the military and your host Pete Liston is going to share exactly what he learnt in the Australian Army that has allowed him to create and build multiple 7 figure businesses. Pete will be joined by guests who have also transitioned from military to entrepreneurship and are keen to share their stories.

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S02E23 | Own Place, Own Pace: Side Hustles and the real cost of patrolling Australia’s Northern waters with Navy Boatswain, Stephen Kepper

Veteran Business Community Podcast

58 minutes

2 months ago

S02E23 | Own Place, Own Pace: Side Hustles and the real cost of patrolling Australia’s Northern waters with Navy Boatswain, Stephen Kepper

🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E23 | Own Place, Own Pace: Side Hustles and the real cost of patrolling Australia’s Northern waters with Navy Boatswain, Stephen Kepper

In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Stephen Kepper—Navy veteran, former correctional officer, and founder of Dukes Medal Mounting.

Stephen’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose after service. From his first posting on HMAS Stuart to operational deployments in the Gulf and Op Resolute, Stephen faced both the highs of service and the deep challenges of injury and PTSD.

After discharging from the Navy, he transitioned into civilian roles—from correctional officer to council compliance—before taking a leap of faith and building his own business honouring the service of others through precision medal mounting.

We talk about:

Life in the Navy and lessons from leadership and operations
The personal impact of service-related injuries and PTSD
Navigating career transitions after Defence
Turning a side hustle into a thriving business
The importance of preserving and respecting military heritage

💡 An inspiring listen for anyone navigating life after service or chasing their own business dreams.

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